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    Low Wing Pilots: What do you do for shade?

    I just sold my high-winger and picked up a low-winger, and am planning to camp with my plane as usual. My favorite part of camping with my plane was sitting in the shade under the wing and watching...
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    We have been doing Pancake Breakfasts every month...

    We have been doing Pancake Breakfasts every month in the Summer for about 9-10 years. We do between 250-350 breakfasts per event (weather dependent), charge $7 for adults, $4 for kids, and profit...
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    My letter to the YE Office

    I received my letter last night. My first reaction was, "This seems excessive, but I'll wait to hear more information on January 21st."

    I then received my first call from an active YE pilot,...
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    Thank you Wes!!

    Thank you Wes!!
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    1984, Charleston/Matoon (KMTO), Cessna 172

    1984, Charleston/Matoon (KMTO), Cessna 172
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    When I was 18, I soloed in a week through the...

    When I was 18, I soloed in a week through the Flight Encampment program thru the IL wing of the CAP.

    We did 1/2 day of ground school and 1/2 day of flight instruction.

    Started on Monday, soloed...
  7. In this case, Mac is PIC to be legal, because he...

    In this case, Mac is PIC to be legal, because he is the only one in the cockpit who can legally file and fly IFR. Perhaps someone who flies for the airlines can explain how "pilot flying" and PIC...
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    Great idea for camping, very convenient. ...

    Great idea for camping, very convenient. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of vertical poles in the North 40 or any other camping areas at Oshkosh. Any suggestions for use without a nearby tree or...
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    Well, I see this thread has gone off-topic :( ...

    Well, I see this thread has gone off-topic :(

    The flying club concept has been around for a long time, so the issue of how a chapter can operate an aircraft has been asked and answered.
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    Least expensive lunch is at the food stand just...

    Least expensive lunch is at the food stand just outside the entry, run by a local church. Great brats, great people, lowest prices.
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    Anyone out there that can help? I figured there...

    Anyone out there that can help? I figured there would be a lot of chapters that have built airplanes.
  12. Good News! I ran our build concept, using built...

    Good News! I ran our build concept, using built but uncovered Aeronca Champ wings and tail feathers thru the AC20-27G Appendix 8 Checklist. It came up as 56.1% Builder contribution. I'll be going...
  13. Owner of Breezy with the Aeronca Champ Wings?

    Does anyone know who brought the Breezy built with Champ wings to OSH14? I am considering building a Breezy for a chapter project and we have a set of Champ wings and tailfeathers. I'd like to ask...
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    Well, as a 5-year veteran, I have tasted both the...

    Well, as a 5-year veteran, I have tasted both the before and after-rehab of the food. Here's my take on it: Once again, Buca di Beppo was the best dinner food there. The best breakfast was Tall...
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    You do not need an entry ticket(wristband) to...

    You do not need an entry ticket(wristband) to camp that evening. You can buy your entry ticket(wristband) at the Airventure grounds entry after you get set up. Don't know about Friday ticket...
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    Before we built our own hangar, we ran PCBs out...

    Before we built our own hangar, we ran PCBs out of a member's hangar that had one toilet. We would serve about 250 breakfasts and, although the line would get a little long sometimes, it never...
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    Successful Chapter Building Projects

    Hey All, I am a new Chapter President (since January). My chapter is fortunate enough to have a beautiful hangar with an upstairs workshop, a metal shop, a TIG welder and plenty of space for...
  18. What Happened to the Jet in front of the Museum?

    A friend was driving by the Museum last weekend and noticed that the jet (F-86??) is missing from it's mounting pole. What's the story?
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    Oshkosh 2011 or England 1945.....you decide. ...

    Oshkosh 2011 or England 1945.....you decide.

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